Homeschool Science Supplement- Daily Science 6 Review
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Homeschool Science Supplement- Daily Science 6 Review

ByLaura

Staying consistent with science can be a struggle, that’s where a homeschool science supplement comes in handy. Some days you just can’t stick to your plan no matter how much you try. Life happens, there are appointments, sick days, unplanned activities, or you just do not feel up for school. Our priorities always seem to…

10 Ways to Bind Homeschool Books
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10 Ways to Bind Homeschool Books

ByLaura

Ok, so you printed a ton of workbooks and books for your kids but how do you bind those homeschool books so you won’t have papers flying everywhere? There are lots of options when it comes to choosing a homeschooling curriculum format. I prefer ebooks, PDFs, and digital formats when possible. I wrote about these…

Career Path Exploration and Motivation for Teens -TruSpark
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Career Path Exploration and Motivation for Teens -TruSpark

ByLaura

Ah, the windy, mysterious career path(s)! Grown-ups ask children all the time “what do you want to be when you grow up?” but how many of us actually help them find out what’s the career path that suits them or what educational path will help them shine? And how many of us, homeschooling parents, know…

Easy-to-Implement Spelling Curriculum- Evan Moor’s Building Spelling Skills
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Easy-to-Implement Spelling Curriculum- Evan Moor’s Building Spelling Skills

ByLaura

Spelling skills are an important part of our homeschool. We’ve tried numerous programs over the years and all had good and bad parts. Despite the fact that M is a great speller, we will continue with spelling instruction because I feel he would still benefit from it. Evan Moor sponsored this review by offering me…

CTC Math: The Best Comprehensive Guide | Is this math curriculum right for you?
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CTC Math: The Best Comprehensive Guide | Is this math curriculum right for you?

ByLaura

Have you ever wondered if you could delegate math? What math curriculum is perfect for busy parents and large families on a budget? CTC Math might be the one for you. Read my full overview to find out if it’s the right fit for your family.

Schoolwork refusal and how to motivate kids
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Schoolwork refusal and how to motivate kids

ByLaura

This is something we’ve all gone through. There are good days, but a lot of them seem dreadful, dragging on forever. You spent a lot of time planning and choosing the best materials, things seem to go well for a while and then you’re met with a schoolwork refusal. Here are some possible reasons for…

Writing- oh, the horror! Reluctant writers tips
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Writing- oh, the horror! Reluctant writers tips

ByLaura

I know some kids love writing… I know some are great story-tellers. This post is not for them. <3 This post is for the struggling parents and kids. You know who you are. You pull out a worksheet for your 7,8,9,10 year old. It has a lot of “multiple choice” but at the very bottom,…

How to find cheap books and textbooks for homeschooling
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How to find cheap books and textbooks for homeschooling

ByLaura

Homeschooling internationally and particularly buying books and textbooks, isn’t cheap. But by researching and choosing wisely, you can keep your expenses minimal while still getting all the books you need. Because a new homeschooling year is looming closer, I decided to write about how I manage to keep costs down while getting the best curricula…

Mentor Junior review- a great option for finding mentors for free
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Mentor Junior review- a great option for finding mentors for free

ByLaura

Mentor Junior came to our life when M. started delving deeper and deeper into chemistry. I knew I was out of my league and I asked for help in my homeschooling group. They all helped me brainstorm and someone stumbled upon this lovely website. About Mentor Junior Mentor Junior (Mentor Jr.) is a FREE tutoring…

How we do book reports- 4th grade literature
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How we do book reports- 4th grade literature

ByLaura

This year, instead of choosing a curriculum for comprehension, I discussed with our teacher and decided that we would do book reports instead. She helped us choose 4 books and we picked: Around the World in 80 Days (from Bookdepository- our version is not available anymore) Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (from Bookdepository)…